WELCOME AUTHOR
ANDREA BUGINSKY
Author bio:
Andrea Buginsky is a freelance writer and
author. “The Chosen” was her first book, and was followed by “My Open Heart,”
an autobiography about growing up with heart disease. “Nature’s Unbalance” is
the second story in THE CHOSEN series. Andrea plans to write more in the series.
She’s already done with the first draft of book 3 and has a concept for book 4.
You can find Andrea on her website, Andi’s Realm. Her books are available at Amazon and Barnes &
Noble. Remember to sign up for Andrea’s newsletter to stay up-to-date on all of her exciting events.
Personal favs:
Drink – Dr.
Pepper
Food – Chocolate,
Italian, seafood
Vacation – Disney
World
TV show – Grey’s
Anatomy
Movie – Dirty
Dancing
Animal – Bears
and Dogs
Sport – Baseball
(Go Braves!)
Book – Just
one?! Summer’s End by Danielle Steel,
Harry Potter, Twilight
Book title: The Chosen
Brief synopsis of
your book:
Halli is a shy, young dwarf who has no idea of her true
calling. When the evil Prince Gastle sets out to detroy the world of Phantasma,
Queen Laurali of the Elves comes to tell Halli she's a Holy Paladin with the
power to heal, and will join The Chosen, a group of brave warriors being sent
to defeat the evil beast and save Phantasma. Will Halli be accepted by her
group, and be able to keep them alive through their adventures? Will the evil
Prince Gastle be defeated, freeing Phantasma from his destruction? Only time
will tell.
Current book or
project you’re working on:
The New Avalon series
What was the
inspiration for your novel?
I was watching the movie The Seeker: The Darkness Rises when I suddenly realized that’s what
I wanted to write: fantasy. I wanted to write for teens who were struggling
through the angsts of their teen years. I also wanted to create a heroine who
might not been a typical heroine. Halli is unsure of herself, and must come to
trust herself. I think a lot of teens feel this way.
Please share
three interesting facts about your book which are not covered in the synopsis.
1) There
is a mini-romance novel hidden inside.
2) There
are two other important characters to the storyline not mentioned.
3) There
is family drama involved.
Who is the most
complex character from your current novel? Halli
Are there any
characters in your book that remind you of yourself? Halli
If you could pick
any well known or famous author to review your book who would you pick and why?
J.K. Rowling. I admire her so much for all she overcame in
her life. She wrote Harry because he was with her since she was a kid. She fought
to get Harry’s book published because she believed in him. I would love to know
what she thinks of my book.
What, who, and
when were you first inspired you to write?
Writing itself I’ve always loved. Turning it into my
career and passion, my sister. I had to switch majors in college just before my
Junior year, and I had no idea what I wanted to do instead of my first choice.
My sister said, “You love to write. Why don’t you do that?” The rest is
history.
Genre/Author/Reader:
What genre does
your book fall into? MG/YA Fantasy
What is the first
book you remember reading, that affected how you thought or felt about
something? The Pokey Little Puppy
Which three
authors have inspired you the most, and why?
1) J.K.
Rowling, because she fought and persevered to make her dream come true.
2) Danielle
Steel, because I love her books and the way she writes them.
3) Melissa
Foster, my mentor, because she has taught me so much about writing, both the
craft and making your writing what you want it to be.
Have you ever read
a book you couldn’t finish reading?
The Hunger Games,
believe it or not. Not because it’s not a good book or story, but because the
storyline itself got to me too much.
Do you read a
book, while you are writing a book?
Yes, I read whenever I feel like reading, whether I’m
working on a book or not.
The process:
How many books
have you written? Which book is your favourite and why?
I’ve had three books published, but I’ve written a total
of five now. My favourite is My Open
Heart, which is my autobiography of growing up with heart disease. It’s a
story I’ve wanted to tell for a long time, and it was wonderful to finally sit
down, put it all together, and see it published.
Is there anything
that helps get you in the mood to write?
If I’m watching a show or movie about an author, I’ll
suddenly want to go to my desk and start writing.
What were three
challenges you faced when writing your book?
1) Writing
the action scenes
2) Knowing
when I was done
3) Knowing
how much editing was enough before I could say, “This is the final draft.”
What lessons have
you learned as an aspiring writer?
You never stop learning.
You’re first book will not be as good later as you thought
it was when you first wrote it.
You need to move on from that first book and keep creating
new and better books.
You have to write what you love.
You have to keep writing.
Do you ever
experience writer’s block? If so what helps you to ‘overcome’?
I don’t necessarily get “writer’s block,” but I do have
times when I’m in a writing rut. To overcome this, I make myself sit and write.
Once I get back to my writing, I’m good to go for a while.
What is the most
important thing you’ve learned, either in the self-publishing or traditional
publisher, route?
That just writing your book doesn’t mean you’re done with
the work. You have to let readers know your book is available, via
word-of-mouth and marketing.
How long does it
usually take for you to complete a book?
Three to six months
Do you have any
ideas for your book and Hollywood? Actors, directors, music.
I’ve varied the casting idea over the years, but here is
my latest dream cast:
Halli – Natalie Portman
Silvorhawk – Chris Hemsworth
Striker – Sam Worthington
Kaidyla – Zoe Saldana
Lumina – Abigail Breslin
Redsham – Robbie Coltrane
Which book to
movie conversion is your favourite?
It’s a tie between the Harry
Potter series and the Twilight
saga.
How can people
connect with you?
Website/Blog: http://andisrealm.blogspot.com/
Twitter: @andreabuginsky
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/andipandi10/
Where can readers
find your book?
http://www.amazon.com/Andrea-Buginsky/e/B005C4NJJS/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1359736403&sr=8-1-spell
great interview, andrea. hope your tour is going well
ReplyDeleteThank you Annamaria!
DeleteThanks! Glad you like it :)
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